WELCOME TO KIRUDALE PLANTER'S CAMP

FOR BOOKINGS: 9900195996
E-MAIL: planterscamp@midoriindia.com


Hi,

Let us welcome you to Planter’s Camp, Kirudale near Madapur town in North Coorg. Recently, we added five more tents to take our total count to ten tents.

Kirudale is an enchanting place. The Camp is located half way between the top of the hill and the rivulet at the bottom.

Located on a jutting shelf, it gives you a good view across to the rolling fields and mountains as the mist closes in on them. While the camp sits in a patch of land that is mostly jungle, all around you are some of the best plantations of Coorg.

We am sure you would love to take a walk through the plantations, sit on the bridge by the river, take a walk to the waterfall, wash your feet in the rivulet or simply soak in the brilliant canopy of stars and the crisp air, surrounded by nature.

Located in 10 acres of pristine forest land that’s surrounded by coffee, cardamom and pepper plantations, Planter’s Camp at Kirudale provides guests a unique experience of living in the heart of untamed nature.

The camp is a retreat for nature lovers who can enjoy the stunning beauty of sacred groves, hear a varied bird population and watch the changing moods of a rivulet or the waterfall as it melts into white foams on brown rocks.

Leisurely walks through the sacred groves and listening to the stillness of the night under a bright canopy of stars will rejuvenate both your body and mind.

Distance from: Madikeri (25 km), Bangalore (265 km), Mysore (120 km), Mangalore (160 km)

Speciality: Comfortable and spacious tents, ample space to hold literary camps, leadership training workshops, etc, excellent mobile network

Food available: Traditional Coorg Cuisine – both vegetarian & non-vegetarian

Sightseeing places: Coffee plantations, Waterfalls, Rainforest & River

Things to do: Trekking, Bird-watching, Plantation tour, Rock climbing

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RukjWwNDVxY

Address:

Planter’s Camp, Kirudale, Madapur, Near Somwarpet, North Coorg.

Email: planterscamp@midoriindia.com .Website: http://planterscamp.blogspot.com; www.coorgplanterscamp.com

We look forward to seeing you at Kirudale (not as in Riverdale but more kee-roo-daa-lay as in Mandalay!)


Cheers

Supriyo Gupta


Marketing: 9900195996;
Planters Camp: 08276 320500
write in to planterscamp@midoriindia.com

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HOW TO MAKE A BOOKING

HOW TO MAKE A BOOKING
You can make a booking by either calling 99 001 95996 and ask for a booking form or send a mail to planterscamp@midoriindia.com

TERMS OF BOOKING
100 per cent advance. The tariff covers stay and all meals. All extras would be billed separately and needs to be settled in cash. Check in time is 1200 hrs. Check out time is 1200 hrs.

CANCELLATION CHARGES
Rs 500 per cancellation for up to 72 hours in advance. Upto 24 hours, 25% cancellation. Less than 24 hours, 50% cancellation charge.

HOW TO GET THERE

Coming in from Mysore (via Kushalnagar) or Madikeri, take the road to Madapur at Sunticoppa. At the Madapur town, take a right turn before the bridge and travel 7 km towards Kirudale Village. After crossing the river, take a left turn and go up to the Planter’s Camp.

For any assistance in reaching, please call Alexis Noronha at 08276 320500.

COFFEE PLANTATION TOUR

A walk through the Coffee Plantation is an experience in itself.

A coffee plantation usually combines coffee with pepper, cardamom, oranges and a variety of species of plants.

Take a walk in some of the best maintained plantations.

Have a cup of coffee with a planter and get a feel of the lives of Coorg’s finest planters.
Maybe, if they make a friend of you, you might even get to take a peek at their fascinating homes.

KODAVA CUISINE FROM KODAVA HOMES

Kodagu and Kirudale is well known for its cuisine, one that has few parallels in the country given the very different palate of the Kodavas.

On the one hand, houses are well stocked with lemon and passion fruit juices just as they turn out a nifty fresh ground and roasted coffee and quite a few houses make heady wines.

On the food front, distinctive cuisine include Pandhi Curry, Kadambuttu, Bamboo Shoot Curry, Bamboo Shoot Tips Fry, Rice Rotis, Chicken Curry, Paputtu, Naputtu, Mutton Pepper Fry, Coorg Mango Curry and Kuleputtu Albai.

Planter’s Camp has tied up with families around the estate to prepare and serve authentic Kodava meals. Pre-order your meals so that you can get a real taste of Coorg.

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TREK

Take a trek around the Kirudale Estate through some of the most scenic spots in Coorg.
The third highest peak of Coorg, Kotebetta stands tall across the valley.
Kotebetta has become a destination for avid trekkers.
The camp organises treks on special request at a nominal charge.

NATURE WALK THROUGH PRIMEVAL FORESTS

NATURE WALK THROUGH PRIMEVAL FORESTS
The biodiversity of a large part of the Kodagu region is dependent on the preservation of the Devarakadu or forest groves which have remained untouched by human hand for centuries.
While the Devarakadu are getting endangered, a walk through the primeval forests will bring home the reasons why we need to protect our forests.

CAMP GUIDELINES

WHAT TO WEAR

Cotton clothes are best. Long sleeved shirts and trousers are ideal as you can tramp through virgin untouched forests. Having a pair of shorts would also be good to cool your legs in the river at the bottom of the hill. Carry proper sports shoes to help you handle the terrain.

THINGS TO CARRY
Carry a torch, proper shoes, insect repellant creams, moisturiser, glasses and a cap to make your walk around the forest and plantations comfortable. Carry a basic first aid kit including dettol and band aid.

CAMP RULES

The camp is an Eco Camp. Please do not litter.
Please do not smoke inside your tent. Please do not light a fire either in the tent or in the forest.
Please do not drop trash during your walks. Dispose off all your waste in clearly marked dustbins.
Liquor is not served. If you choose to carry your liquor, please ensure that you consume it without causing offence.
Do not play loud music.
Please be very careful on the paths. The forest has a combination of rocks and slides and it is best to stick to the paths.
Please ensure that children do not go off by themselves.

PROHIBITED ITEMS
Fire arms. Inflammable material. Gas stoves. Knives. Narcotics in any form.

TARIFF CHARGES

The Tariff charges are inclusive of all meals starting lunch on day of arrival till breakfast on day of departure. The tariff includes stay, all meals and activities at the camp comprising a coffee plantation tour, a nature walk and a short trek.

For current rates, please write in to planterscamp@midoriindia.com or call 9900195996.

CORPORATE & GROUP SPECIAL PACKAGES

Bird Watching
Coorg is host to over 300 species of birds including as many as thirteen different species of Woodpeckers, eleven species of Owls, and five species of Parakeets. Many of these species can be sighted around the Kirudale estate and the neighbouring forests and hills. A minimum group of 10 is needed to book a specialist wildlife expert.

Leadership Training
People who understand leadership as few people ever do will train participants in becoming leaders. From India’s finest soldiers, bureaucrats, sportsmen and corporate leaders, lessons in leadership through sharing of experience and practical modules that help each individual assess his own leadership capabilities, challenge herself to new heights and understand their own fears. A minimum group of 20 is needed to book for the two-day Leadership Training program.

Communications Course
The country’s finest minds in communications will train participants in the art of advertising, public relations, internal communications and public affairs. The two-day camp will assess skills and train participants in their area of expertise.

Team Building Module

India’s finest generals and soliders come from this land. In the team building module, India’s finest soliders from the armed forces and the corporate world join forces to build teams and explain the dynamics of team building.

Survival Camp

Put your corporate warriors through a grueling two day survival camp and test them out for team skills, leadership skills, behaviour under stress and commitment. This two-day guts and glory session is organised with army soldiers and officers and seeks to bond teams, build trust in teams and give a sense of achievement. A minimum group of 20 is needed to book a survival camp.

Summer Camp

Do it all at the summer camp. Wood chopping. Tree climbing. Fishing. Coffee planting. A four-day intensive camp that brings you closer to nature. The summer camp is open to both employees of an organisation and for youngsters 14 years and above. A minimum group of 10 is needed to book a summer camp.